Christie Dee Arkovich

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Christie Dee Arkovich

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure ... +2 more

1520 W Cleveland St, Tampa, FL

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About Christie

Biography

Bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, STUDENT LOANS, garnishment, debt harassment - free consult.

Stop garnishment, sustainable living, help with student loans, mortgage and bankruptcy relief.

Keep your home and vehicle, sustainable living, help with student loans, stop garnishment.

Stop garnishment, foreclosure, HELP WITH STUDENT LOANS, keep your vehicle and house.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 30%

Obtain a fresh start in only 90 days. This is often the quickest fix for unmanageable debt. Get rid of deficiency mortgage claims and credit card debt. You also don't have to surrender your home or car in a Chapter 7.

30%
Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

Christie's team offers unusual solutions to debt related problems such as suing debt collectors under TCPA, FDCPA and FCCPA. Credit card defenses are available for claims by debt buyers who sue without docs and after the statute of limitations has run. Techniques exist to reduce your student loan debt to an affordable payment.

25%
Foreclosure 20%

20%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 15%

A Chapter 13 plan allows our clients to pay what is affordable based upon their present income and discharge the rest of the debt. Stops interest, late fees, over limit fees and other charges. Strip liens, cram down investment properties.

15%
Debt Collection 10%

The key to settling or dismissing debt is aggressively pursuing collection violations under the TCPA, FDCPA and FCCPA.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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+ 10
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Christie Dee Arkovich

1520 W Cleveland St, Tampa, FL, 336061807

christiearkovich.com

Online Presence

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Christie Dee Arkovich's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

153 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 20 reviews | Debt Collection

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Best Law Firm to file for Bankruptcy

Christie and Angie made the bankruptcy filing process incredibly easy. There’s a lot of stigma and embarrassment surrounding a decision like this, but they were completely nonjudgmental and supportive. Due to my assets and income, I filed for Chapter 13, and they explained the process clearly every s...tep of the way. Their services are affordable, and they even offer payment plans. I was being sued by a creditor and needed to file quickly—Angie walked me through my monthly payments, and I was relieved to find out they were lower than expected. Finding a women-led law firm to handle my case was a huge comfort, and I’m so grateful for their help. I finally feel like I can breathe again. I would recommend them without hesitation!

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Thank You!

Thank you to Christie and her team for providing accurate information and real help! After 30+ years of making student loan payments I couldn't afford, turning to forbearance, periodic defaults and garnishments, Christie and her team helped me navigate my way through the Fresh Start Program and I'm ...finally, finally, free. I highly recommend Christie and her team. Their knowledge of the law and the student loan industry is invaluable.

Posted by Christopher | March 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Saved our family

Our modest bank account was seized by a creditor with a 9 years old judgement against us. And we realized it while waiting in line at the grocery store trying to pay for supplies in the midst of the corona virus shopping frenzy. Our bank card didn’t work. We were left with nothing but a quarter... of a tank of gas, with elderly and children at home and no food supplies. We called Christie Whom we haven’t worked with in almost 10 years and she understood the severity of our situation and started working on it immediately. she resolved our case in less than a week. She was compassionate and efficient. We strongly recommend her. Thank you Christie you saved our family and gave us hope in these hard times.

Posted by Dale | September 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Over whelmed with student loan debt & garnishment

One of the best pieces of help my attorney did was synthesizing down the best avenue for me to take to resolve my student loan debt. I thought I would have to go through a bankruptcy procedure but Christie Arkovich saw a better way that was much more streamlined, less expensive, and by far a more spe...edy process. In less than two months my garnishment stopped and my college debt was completely resolved. No more debt. If anyone is having problems with student debt, by all means, contact Christie Dee Arkovich. She has the knowledge and experience to really handle these issues. Her staff are also very competent and pleasant to work with. Again, my student loans were completely resolved in under two months and I no longer have a garnishment. What a relief. Christie and her staff are easy to contact, whether by phone or e-mail, and they are quick to respond back. Anyone having student loan problems, I strongly recommend calling Christie Dee Arkovich as your "go to" attorney. She is a problem resolver. Dale T

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Straightshooter Who Gets Results

Mrs Arkovitch was instrumental in assisting me with a SL Debt that I had cosigned for years ago and had received no current info until I received a garnishment threat. She researched the info, contacted the filing law firm and worked out an amicable solution that was totally satisfactory to me as I h...ad totally retired in 2015 and that lawsuit could have been devastating to my family. Kudos to a true professional who actually puts her clients interest first

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Christie Dee Arkovich's Lawyer Endorsements

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Janelle Weber

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christie is known far and wide as an authority in bankruptcy, student loans, and consumer matters. She is active in the local legal community and is committed to staying up to date on new developments in her field. She is caring and committed to achieving the best results for her clients."

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Gus Centrone

Unknown lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Christie is a talented, compassionate, and very well-respected bankruptcy and foreclosure defense attorney."

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Betty Jones

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Christie and I met on a case involving roommates who were fighting of assets they accumulated together. Together we worked an amicable solution for the parties. I also know of Christie's remarkable accomplishments as one of the best bankruptcy and consumer attorney in the Tampa Bay area and I refer all of my clients to her for those issues. Christie is a dedicated attorney who works hard for her clients and pays attention to every detail about the case."

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Chip Parker

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I went to law school with Christie Arkovich 20 years ago, and we regularly work together to develop emerging strategies in bankruptcy and foreclosure litigation. She is, without a doubt, one of the smartest lawyers I know."

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Alison Emery

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to endorse Christie Arkovich, who is a dedicated and experienced consumer attorney. Her membership and involvement with organizations including the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the National Association of Consumer Advocates evidences her commitment to be the best possible advocate for her clients. The Tampa legal community is fortunate to have her."

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Virginia Fortunato

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christie is an experienced and dedicated attorney. She is an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. She is a graduate of Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp and uses that knowledge to attack mortgage companies on behalf of her clients."

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Timothy Owens

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christie is a very dedicated advocate for her clients. She is consistently on the cutting edge of legal research and theory and this is an invaluable asset to her clients as well as her fellow attorneys. It is good to see another attorney that truly believe in what she does and care so much about our profession and her clients."

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Robert Stambaugh

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Owens

Foreclosure lawyer

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Virginia Fortunato

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Alison Emery

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Graduate, Max Gardner Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Bootcamp

Work Experience

1995 - Present

President, Christie D. Arkovich, P.A.

1995 - 1995

Associate Attorney, Ross & Burton, P.A.

1994 - 1995

Associate Attorney, Nixon & Ross, P.A.

1993 - 1994

Associate Attorney, Stanford Solomon, P.A.

Associations

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association

National Employment Lawyers Association

Hillsborough County Bar Assoc. Employment Law Section

Former Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Lysiuk

Full discharge of private student loans

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Education

1992

Stetson University College of Law

J.D. Cum laude

1989

Stetson University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2017

Univ of Tampa

Mastering Your Student Loans

2017

ABI Annual Conference

FDCPA and Student Loans

2016

Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association

Practical Solutions for Student Loans

2009

NELA Conference

Impact of Bankruptcy on Employment

2007

NELA Conference

Bankruptcy Effects in Employment Law

2007

NELA Conference

Choosing Your Arena: State vs. Federal

Publications

2017

TBBBA Cramdown Student Loan Sidebar - column

2016

TBBBA Cramdown ITT Student Loan Remedies

2011

Aspotore book pulication Modifing Mortgages

Languages

English

Activity

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